Here are 10 inflammation causing foods you should avoid:

1. Sugar

Processed sugar can help trigger the release of inflammatory messengers known as cytokines. Sugar is known by many names, so be on the lookout for words that ends in “ose”, such as sucrose and fructose.

3. Trans Fats

Trans fat are known to trigger systemic inflammation. It can induce inflammation by damaging the cells, located in the lining of blood vessels.

It can be found in fried products, fast foods, process foods and frozen breakfast products. These includes donuts, margarine, cookies and crackers. Avoid foods that contains partially hydrogenated oils in their ingredient labels.

4. Gluten

Even without suffering from celiac disease, some people are reported to feel better after removing gluten from their diet. Though it is still inconclusive on what’s been called “gluten intolerance,” researchers believed that sensitivity that leads to digestion or bloating changes could be an inflammatory response to gluten. Gluten is found in rye, wheat, rye, barley and any foods made with these grains.

5. Milk

Although moderate intake of low-fat dairy can actually protect against inflammation, whole milk is still high in saturated fat. And a majority of adults have at least some difficulty digesting milk, so overdoing it could result in an inflammation.

6. Omega 6 Fatty Acids

Omega 6 fatty acids are vital fatty acid that the body needs for normal development and growth. The body needs a healthy balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

Excess consumption of omega-6s can make the body to produce pro-inflammatory chemicals. These fatty acids are found in oils, which includes safflower, corn, grapeseed, sunflower, peanut, soy and vegetable.

7. Refined Carbohydrates

Processed or refined carbohydrates is one of the main cause of the rising rates of obesity and other chronic conditions. These high-glycemic index foods drive the production of advanced glycation end or known as AGE products that stimulate inflammation.

8. MSG

Mono-sodium glutamate or most commonly known as MSG, is a flavor-enhancing food additive, mostly found in soy sauce and Asian foods and soy sauce. It is also added to fast foods, soup mixes and salad dressings. This chemical additive, can trigger the pathways of chronic inflammation and may affect liver health.

9. Aspartame

Aspartame is an artificial sweetener found in more than 4,000 products around the world. It is considered to be a neurotoxin, which affects the brain. Sensitivity to this chemical will make your immune system react to the substance, which will result in an inflammatory response.

10. Alcohol

Excessive alcohol consumption weakens the liver function, disrupts other organ interactions which may lead to inflammation.